Multiple Choice
An array of telescopes work together as an interferometer. How would the interferometer's performance change if the same telescopes were used but were spaced farther apart?
A) The resolving power and the light-collecting power would increase.
B) The resolving power would increase and the light-collecting power would stay the same.
C) The resolving power and the light-collecting power would decrease.
D) The resolving power would decrease and the light-collecting power would stay the same.
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